About Falcon
Paper Trading & Industrial Recycling, Since 1997
Founded in 1997 by Alvaro Salgado, Falcon Paper & Trading started with a simple idea: US businesses generate more paper than they can use, and Latin American industry needs it. Alvaro built a direct bridge between the two, buying excess inventory at fair prices and moving it where it could still create value.
What began as a trading operation grew, over nearly three decades, into a family-run business covering the full paper lifecycle, from sourcing and supply to recycling and recovery. We still operate the same way we did on day one: no corporate layers, direct relationships, and a team that understands the fiber markets driving your costs.
WHAT WE DO
PAPER TRADING
We buy and resell excess paper inventory, connecting South Florida supply with printers, packaging companies, and paper resellers across the US and Latin America.
recYCLING PROGRAMS
We collect, process, and bale cardboard and paper for South Florida businesses, keeping material moving instead of sitting in a warehouse or landfill.
WHY FALCON
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Founded in 1997, Falcon has spent nearly three decades buying, selling, and moving paper (from surplus trading to full-scale commercial recycling). We've seen every kind of material and every kind of client.
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Based in Miami and built around South Florida; local pickups, local relationships, and a team that knows this market inside and out.
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Every year we move over 14,000 tons of paper and cardboard (collected locally, processed here, and shipped across the US and Latin America).
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No corporate layers, no call centers. When you work with Falcon, you're talking directly to the people who make the decisions.
HOW WE OPERATE
Our 3 Operating Principles
Material Flow
We keep paper moving, from pickup and recovery to supply and delivery, ensuring your operation stays efficient at every stage.
Market Awareness
Our pricing and programs are aligned with real-time fiber market conditions, helping you make informed decisions whether buying, selling, or recycling paper.
Operational Efficiency
We design solutions that integrate with your facility’s workflow, logistics, and timing, minimizing disruption and maximizing throughput.
REAL PEOPLE, REAL RELATIONSHIPS
When you call Falcon, you talk to the people who run it. No call centers, no corporate layers, just direct answers from a team that knows the business inside and out.